Suns could add big man, not guard

The Suns are not longer focused on filling their 13th roster spot with a point guard.

They could go big with candidates like Courtney Sims, a power forward for NBA Development League affiliate Iowa, and Richard Hendrix, a rookie playing on Dakota in the D League.

"Goran (Dragic) has played well in practice and he's earned the right to be the backup point guard," Suns General Manager Steve Kerr said.

The Suns must sign a player Tuesday and will use a 10-day deal to get to the 13-man minimum.

Sims leads the D League with 11.6 rebounds per game and 60.5 percent shooting. He is third in points per game (22.9) and blocks per game (2.4). Sims, 6 feet 11 and 230 pounds, is a former Michigan star with a shooting touch. He played briefly for Indiana last season.

Hendrix is a 6-9, 255-pound rookie from Alabama who had a 25-rebound game three weeks ago.